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FR Basics | A Quick Overview on FR Clothing Protection
FR Basics | A Quick Overview on FR Clothing Protection
FR 101 | FR Basics You may be new to PPE: Starting a new job where you are responsible for ordering workwear, Work in hazardous situations and are concerned that... Read more...
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Cold Weather Layering with Flame-Resistant Workwear
To understand cold weather layering for outdoor work, you need to know how each layer works to keep you warm. Layer 1) Dry Layer: Moisture Management The next-to-skin layer’s job... Read more...
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FR Clothing Wash Expectancy - Useful Life
Tips on wash expectancy and the useful life of flame-resistant workwear. When considering laundering & the useful life of FR clothing, a few factors affect the life expectancy of a garment... Read more...
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Insect Repellents & FR Clothing | LAPCO FR
Using a safe, non-flammable, insect repellent formulated for use with FR clothing reduces the possibility of contracting Zika virus, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, West Nile virus, and other... Read more...
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How important is the proper cleaning of FR workwear?
Proper cleaning of FR garments is essential to remove potentially hazardous soils and avoid a build-up of materials that could decrease the FR performance of your workwear. This includes flammable... Read more...
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What to Pack for an Offshore Hitch | LAPCO FR
Packing for your first time offshore can be a challenge if you are not sure what you will need. You are probably already a little nervous about starting a new... Read more...
Insect Repellents & Flame-Resistant Workwear
Insect Repellents & Flame-Resistant Workwear
Choosing the right bite prevention for use at work is a little different from choosing a repellent for use at home. Read more...
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Tips for Donning FR Workwear
Ensure maximum protection by properly donning your flame-resistant workwear.• Button, zip, or snap the shirt or coverall as high as possible up the chest. • Never wear sleeves rolled up, exposing your arms. • Button or... Read more...
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How do fire resistant clothes work?
Have you ever thought how do fire resistant clothes work, what is fr clothing made of, what does flame resistant mean, what is fire retardant clothing, or what is flame resistant clothing? Learn... Read more...
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Care & Maintenance of Flame Resistant Clothing | LAPCO FR
Tips and information on garment cleaning and caring for your FR workwear. READING FR GARMENT CARE LABELS Always read the care labels on any FR garment before laundering. Instructions vary... Read more...
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Benefits of Custom Safety Uniforms | LAPCO FR
Companies providing employee uniforms have a measure of control over uniform selection, maintenance, care, and retirement. This helps to ensure that uniforms meet the proper standards and that employers educate... Read more...
Flame-Resistant Clothing Terms - Quick Reference
Flame-Resistant Clothing Terms - Quick Reference
Common FR Clothing terms, acronyms, and what they mean.   Learn more about the basics of FR clothing here.   Clothing & Equipment PPE: (Personal Protective Equipment) is equipment worn... Read more...